He also said the theory of relativity pertains to science not moral stance. If you believe there are no absolutes I have two words for you: Rape, Holocaust. Are these things wrong? If you say yes you are declaring an absolute? You views please.
2007-03-16 06:01:45 · 13 answers · asked by sammyw1024 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For those who say there are no absolutes, ask them if they have ever used math... 2+2 will aways =4. 2+2 will never =5.
2007-03-16 06:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by REN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the theory of relativity is a scientific theory and has absolutely nothing to do with morals. And yes, I believe that murder, rape and other crimes that cause harm to innocent people are absolutely wrong. This is a moral question and really has nothing to do with the theory of relativity that is all about physics.
I like REN's and Geoffrey's answers.
And even in the theory of relativity there are absolutes, i.e. the laws of nature. Here is a link to a Wikipedia article with a very short explanation on what the theory of relativity is about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
2007-03-16 13:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Elly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not going to lean 2 far to the Einstein side cuz I'm not that much of a genius. The terminology might end up confusing me. Yes, I do believe the 2 things are wrong. Am I declaring an absolute? I suppose. Considering that all humans are endowed with free will, it would seem logical that we are to exercise that as long as it does not encroach upon the free will of others. If a man want to have sex with a woman, he has the right to desire such, but if she does not want to have sex with him, then he should not. Anything after that is rape. That's all I got 4 now . . .
2007-03-16 13:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by DwayneWayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relativity has to do with space-time and gravity. So in the true sense of the theory everything is relative. What in the world are you trying to get at here?
2007-03-16 13:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not giving you an absolute, I'm giving my relative view on it. Hitler thought the Holocaust was fine as do many racists today.
2007-03-16 13:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are evils relative to human beings but not to ants who don't think that way.
So everything is relative, yes, and relative to humanity these are great evils. We are all human beings.
2007-03-16 13:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the rapist and Nazis...
PS--absolute truth and universal morals have little in common.
2007-03-16 13:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by Bebe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolute Death and Taxes!
2007-03-16 13:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But he also said, "Incest is relatively boring"
That's 50% of the christian relationships down the pan then..
:)
2007-03-16 13:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by viragotriker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relativity and relativism are two different things.
2007-03-16 13:10:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋